The present report comprises the entire program of the management of decubitus ulcers in 130 paraplegic patients treated at Halloran General Hospital over a fifteen-month period, beginning in April, ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

Decubitus ulcer treatment aims to promote wound healing, prevent wounds from getting worse, ease pain, and prevent infections. Decubitus ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, are injuries to the skin ...

Patients with serious bedsores need to be referred to LTACs who offer plastic surgery options, otherwise they are at significant risk of death and osteomyelitis The standard of care for management of ...

The ischial tuberosity is a bone in your lower pelvis that absorbs weight when you sit. You might also hear it referred to as your “sit bones.” If you’ve ever been sitting for a long time and noticed ...

Comorbidities raise recurrent ischial ulcer risk in wheelchair users. Experts advocate for tilt-in-space wheelchairs to enhance pressure relief during rehab. Tilt-in-space wheelchairs are often ...

Evaluating ineffective care that is provided at LTACs for those who suffer Stage 3 and Stage 4 decubitus ulcers Long-term acute care hospitals for ‘specialized wound care’ that don’t offer plastic ...